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Wyoming Is America’s Least-Populated State. Here’s How It Became A Top 3 Destination To Retire In
Wyoming is best known for its wide-open spaces, rugged mountains and national parks, but it has something new to add…
How improving my credit changed my life for the better
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate After years of credit challenges, I recently signed an apartment lease — with…
What Is An Appraisal Waiver In Real Estate?
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Key takeaways If you’re buying a home, an appraisal waiver can help you avoid the…
Can A Hotel Charge My Credit Card For Damages I Didn’t Cause?
This page was originally published in early 2022 and still contains relevant reader quotes from that time. The rest of…
Financial Therapist vs. Financial Advisor. vs. Credit Counselor: Which Is Best For You?
Key takeaways Do your research to decide which financial professional — a therapist, advisor or credit counselor — can best…
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
irina88w/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra fee for conventional mortgage borrowers putting…
Citi Double Cash vs. Chase Freedom Flex
Key takeaways Thanks to its generous cash back rates, the Chase Freedom Flex® can potentially earn you more than the…
Student Loan Borrowers Who Missed a Payment May Now Be Subprime
Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp…
Citi ThankYou Trifecta Guide | Bankrate
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Strategically combining three Citi cards allows you to both earn more rewards…
How to Get a Refund for a Fraudulent Credit Card Transaction
SolStock/Moment/Getty Images Key takeaways Don’t ignore potentially fraudulent credit card transactions; instead, take advantage of the protections and refund processes…
